Local News from Saturday, August 8th, 2026
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H.H. Sheikh Abdullah discusses regional developments with Kuwait FM
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed the latest regional developments with Kuwait's Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.
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ADNOC confirms vessel targeted by missile in Strait of Hormuz
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has confirmed that one of its vessels was targeted by a missile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz early on Saturday.
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UAE strongly condemns Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia's Najran
The UAE has strongly condemned the Houthi attack on the Najran Region in Saudi Arabia.
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Dubai rider caught speeding at 290kmph, filming dangerous stunts
Dubai Police has summoned a rider and impounded his bike for a release fee of AED50,000 after he posted videos online of his dangerous stunts while speeding at 290kmph.
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UAE expands youth empowerment efforts across key sectorsThe UAE is highlighting its youth empowerment efforts in sustainability, technology and international development as the country marks International Youth Day on August 12.
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UAE authorities seize 3.5 million non-compliant excise goodsThe Federal Tax Authority (FTA) says joint inspection campaigns with Dubai Police in the first half of 2026 led to the seizure of more than 3.5 million non-compliant packages of excise goods.
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Gargash highlights need to end region's 'indefinite' stateDr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the UAE president, has highlighted the region cannot remain in an indefinite state of "neither war nor peace".
